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Potato vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato and Short ribs

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 109% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Potato
Potato
5
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +1438.5%
Contains more Iron +185.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Zinc +1526.7%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.7%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +1438.5%
Contains more Iron +185.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Zinc +1526.7%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.099

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Potato
Potato
6
:
6
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
3
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +121.9%
Contains more Other +53.4%
Contains more Protein +952.2%
Contains more Fats +46544.4%
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +121.9%
Contains more Other +53.4%
Contains more Protein +952.2%
Contains more Fats +46544.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +943900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3542.9%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +943900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3542.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Short ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 0g Potato
Protein 2.05g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 0.09g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 17.49g 0g Potato
Calories 77kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 0g Short ribs
Fiber 2.1g 0g Potato
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 0.81mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 425mg 224mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 50mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.11mg 0.099mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.013mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.05mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.252mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.22mg Potato
Folate 15µg 5µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.067mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 0.098mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 0.107mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.032mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.103mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.035mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 17.8g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Short ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Potato
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.775g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.